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Coleus - Splash
The Coleus Splash, 'Coleus hybrid', has bright green to light chartreuse foliage that is liberally splashed and splattered with rich purple. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more information
Fuchsia - Golden Marinka The Fuchsia Golden Marinka, 'Fuchsia hybrid', is a heat tolerant hybrid. Along with outstanding heat tolerance, they also feature upright growth habits, lovely single flowers, and fantastic colors. The Golden Marinka has lovely red flowers and golden variegated leaves on a mounding trailing plant. They are great plants for greenhouses, window boxes, baskets, homes, and flower beds. Fuchsias do not like to dry out. In many parts of the country (and especially if planted in a hanging pot) the fuchsia will require daily watering. |
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